When thousands of people gather at Fair Park for the 36th annual Rockdale Fair Oct. 20-22, only a few “old timers” will realize just how much the park has changed.
At the first “modern-era” fair in 1976, the brand-new Rockdale Fair Association inherited a Fair Park which hadn’t changed much since before World War II. Full Story

Don’t miss the Oasis quartet here Sunday Check out all the activities of this busy weekend but be sure to take time out to go see the Oasis Quartet at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Peace Lutheran Church fellowship hall. This group of talented ladies from the Houston area are current Region 10 Quartet Champions and will be competing in Sweet Adelines International competition next month. Full Story

The annual Milano Volunteer Fire Depar tment’s Ladies Auxiliary garage sale will be held Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 1 at the Milano Civic Center/ Fire Station. The sale will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29-30 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1. Full Story

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TO WED— Kimberly Knapek of Thorndale and Raymond Knapek of Granger, along with Glenda Caraway and the late Lynn Caraway of Pleasanton, announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Sarah Am Full Story

A reminder that the Gause Baptist Church youth group will sponsor a fundraiser starting morning services on Sunday, Sept. 25. They will ser ve break fast for lunch in an all-you- can eat buffet for $ 7. Juice, tea and coffee are included. Full Story